2:20:25 How to Raise So You Need to Raise $$$ and FAST NOW WHAT?

So You Need to Raise $$$ and FAST… NOW WHAT? Take 3 Easy Steps to Increase Funding and Impact When non-profits face urgent funding needs, knowing how to act quickly and effectively is critical. This session, led by Natalie Root, CFRE, PMP, Founder and CEO of The Root Agency, equips participants with three actionable steps to jumpstart their fundraising efforts. Using a proven framework, attendees will learn how to craft a compelling case for support, identify and connect with the right donors, and confidently make the ask to secure immediate revenue. With real-world examples, actionable tools, and practical takeaways, this session is designed to help non-profits overcome funding challenges and achieve rapid financial results to amplify their impact. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1) Understand the SEED Principles: Identify how Strategy, Engagement, Execution and Development are the building blocks for a sustainable non-profit with measurable impact. 2) Map Key Action Steps: Learn and apply the 3-step SEED framework to prioritize essential operational and fundraising activities for start-up success. 3) Create an Action Plan: Develop key next action steps to implement funding strategies, expand donor engagement, and enhance organizational capacity.